Draw Plants Together at Banyule Northern Grassland

Slow down, observe nature and get creative in this relaxing drawing session with Craig from Draw Plants Together, and learn about the grassland reserve with Jared Stott from Banyule City Council at the Banyule Northern Grassland on the Darebin Creek, Wurundjeri Country.

In this workshop you'll ...

• experiment with different approaches to drawing that encourage observation and connection with nature, guided by Craig

• learn about grassland reserve history, management and its wonderful flora and fauna with Jared

No experience with drawing or ecology is required. Just bring your curiosity :)

All drawing materials provided

Accessibility

This event will involve travel on foot along unsealed dirt tracks. There may be uneven ground, muddy or wet terrain.

Please wear appropriate clothing and enclosed footwear for possible sunny and wet weather on the day and bring along sunscreen and drinking water.

Draw Plants Together workshops are an inclusive and intersectional space. Everyone of all ages, backgrounds, sexualities, genders, bodies and abilities is welcome.

Draw Plants Together acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Land where the workshops take place, and expresses respects to First Nations Elders and community and to all First Peoples.

The Location

The Banyule Northern Grassland Reserve forms part of the Darebin Creek Trail Park, an important wildlife corridor between Darebin Creek and the Birrarung (Yarra) River.

This 6-hectare reserve’s main vegetation community is plains grassy woodland and is comprised of many plant species unique within Banyule. Most of the remnant vegetation within the reserve belongs to the ecological community Grassy Eucalypt Woodland of the Victorian Volcanic Plain. It is listed as endangered under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, with less than 5% of this ecological community remains.

Meeting Point

The meeting location roughly 200m north of this entrance. There will be directional signage on the day.

The best entry point is from the corner of Dougharty Road and Liberty Parade, Heidelberg West

Google location here - https://maps.app.goo.gl/RKHTdUSaFQFGhfdk9